Rashid bin Humaid, Mariam Almheiri review Ajman Sludge-to-Energy project

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department – Ajman (MPDA), and Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, have visited the site of the Ajman Sludge-to-Energy project, being implemented by Ajman Sewerage.

During the visit, Sheikh Rashid and Almheiri were briefed on the achievements of the project.

Sheikh Rashid praised the flagship project, the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf for producing “green” electricity from wastewater treatment, launched in line with the UAE’s strategy to support the transition to clean energy and address pressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions.

He expressed his pride in the remarkable achievements made by the sludge-to-energy project, which cost AED120 million. To date, the project has treated up to 920 cubic metres of sludge per day, generating 2.4 megawatts of green electricity; enough to cover a large portion of the electricity requirements of Ajman Sewerage.

For her part, Almheiri said that the project is an ideal sustainable project model, achieving the best results desired.

“The impact of the Ajman Sludge-to-Energy project goes beyond just energy production as it addresses the issue of sludge management in a dynamic manner, transforming waste into a valuable and sustainable resource. Ajman Sewerage demonstrated its firm commitment to waste reduction and environmental sustainability, supporting the country's circular economy transition and renewable energy initiatives," she said.

The success of the Ajman Sludge-to-Energy project strengthens the status of sustainable and environmentally responsible practices and drives for the transition to renewable energy and the adoption of innovative waste management solutions in the UAE, Almheiri explained.

As of July 2023, Ajman Sewerage reached a 70 percent rate of self-sufficiency in electricity and contributed to reducing the volume of sludge by 40 percent, highlighting the project’s efficiency in waste management and environmental preservation.